Blood Quote by William John Locke
“If you love a Dream Woman ... let her stay the divine Woman of the Dream. To awaken and clasp flesh and blood, no matter how delicately tender, and find that love has sped at the dawn is a misery too deep for tears.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne, 1905
Idealizing a dream lover prevents real intimacy; love must stay grounded in reality.
In simple terms: Dream love vs. real love.
Key Takeaway
Stay realistic in relationships.
Themes
love
idealization
reality
intimacy
disillusionment
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- friendship
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
fantasy
attachment
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ideal and and realistic expectations?
- What grounds keep you from losing yourself in fantasy?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss the value of imagination in love.
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